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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 754.56 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 754.56 and 286.32 is: 429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 754.56 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/754.56 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 754.56 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 216,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,045.62/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.79

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